Hackers are actively exploiting a bug in cPanel, used by millions of websites
A newly discovered vulnerability in the popular cPanel web hosting control panel is being actively exploited by attackers. The bug could grant unauthorized access to millions of websites that rely on the platform for management. A patch is available, and administrators are urged to update their systems without delay to prevent compromise.
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cPanel is ubiquitous in the web hosting world, making this a critical issue for a massive number of developers and small businesses. If you manage any sites using it, this is a patch-now-ask-questions-later situation.
Hackers are actively exploiting a bug in cPanel, used by millions of websites" from TechCrunch (https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/30/hackers-are-actively-exploiting-a-bug-in-cpanel-used-by-millions-of-websites/) [Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:36:53 +0000]